Babich

Vintage: 2001
Type: Cabernet Merlot
Country: New Zealand - Hawke's Bay



This is a non-review as the bottle that I tried was corked. It promised to be good...

Misson Hill Cabernet Merlot

Vintage: 2006
Type: Cabernet Merlot
Country: Canada - Okanagan Valley



We had this wine in Vancouver with some lamb at Athene's Greek Restaurant (Kitsilano). I found it quite enjoyable with a good colour and excellent flavour. A full bodied wine that is very good with lamb!


More info here.

Chateau Pierredon

Vintage: 2005
Type: Claret (Merlot with Cabernet Blend)
Country: France - Bordeaux



Another great Bordeaux from 2005. Medium-bodied and lovely on the tongue.

Chateau Les Ragottes

Vintage: 2005
Type: Claret (Merlot with Cabernet Blend)
Country: France - Bordeaux




This was a very good red with great flavour. Great oak tones and a lovely colour. Recommended. Apparently this was a great vintage year for Bordeaux.

Crocodile Rock

Vintage: 2002
Type: Cabernet Merlot
Country: Murray Valley - Australia



Not a bad wine. Not as strong as a Cabernet, but it is easy and enjoyable to dirnk.

Barramundi

Vintage: ?
Type: Cabernet Merlot
Country: South Eastern Australia



I was a little worried when I couldn’t find a vintage year, but the wine was pretty good. The initial taste is wild and hits your palette fairly hard, but it finishes off well.